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How far is Shanghai from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7659 miles / 12326 kilometers / 6656 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Shanghai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7659.052 miles
  • 12326.049 kilometers
  • 6655.534 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7645.366 miles
  • 12304.024 kilometers
  • 6643.641 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Shanghai generates about 949 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 949 kilograms equals 2 092 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E